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10-K

An annual report that publicly traded companies must file with the Securities and Exchange Commission showing detailed financial information for the full year. It includes financial statements, management discussion of performance, and risk factors. This is a comprehensive document that must follow specific formatting rules.

In practice

A retail company files a 10-K form each year showing its total revenue for all four quarters combined, detailed breakdowns by store location, and information about any lawsuits or challenges it faces.

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